Ghalta, Primal Hunger Commander damage kill
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Posted on Oct. 30, 2017, 9:35 p.m. by Leon9358
So it was recently spoiled that Ghalta, primal hunger will be released in the next set. So Im thinking we use high power low cost creatures like old oak dryads and cards that give double strike to Ghalta to kill with commander damage. I am inexperienced with green commander cards and what cards are an auto include so help is much appreciated. I think this can become a fun and janky way to kill.
For a link that shows the card go here https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/rivals-of-ixalan-spoilers-october-30-2017-special-previewsRazortoothMtg says... #3
High-power dudes: Old-Growth Dryads, Sheltering Ancient, Phyrexian Soulgorger, Rhonas the Indomitable, Woodland Bellower, Argothian Wurm, Tempting Wurm, Cultivator's Caravan, Smuggler's Copter, Heart of Kiran, Nylea, God of the Hunt, Chameleon Colossus, Heroes' Bane, Omnath, Locus of Mana, Citanul Centaurs, Consulate Dreadnought, Exemplar of Strength, Groundbreaker, Hunted Troll, Hunted Wumpus, Irontread Crusher, Leatherback Baloth, Lupine Prototype, Myr Superion, Pangosaur, Ravaging Riftwurm, Talara's Battalion, and a lot of mana dorks (because Llanowar Elves is basically a Sol Ring, adding from the ability and towards Ghalta)
Double up to lethal: Fireshrieker, Berserk, Wine of Blood and Iron, Nantuko Elder, Swarmborn Giant, Overwhelming Stampede, Triumph of the Hordes,
Other good cards: Rishkar's Expertise, Soul's Majesty, Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
October 30, 2017 10:40 p.m.
Oops meant to say Exploration not Explore. RazortoothMtg has given you some excellent ideas here as well, I knew about the cardsTempting Wurm and Sheltering Ancient but I just couldn't remember there names when I had made the post.
I will add another card to "Double up to lethal," and that is Hot Soup. Groundbreaker, Primalcrux, Avatar of the Resolute and Nest Invader, might not also be a bad idea.
October 30, 2017 10:53 p.m.
I'm thinking Gyre Sage, Managorger Hydra, and Predator Ooze could be nice.
October 31, 2017 1:54 a.m.
Commander attacking with either Pathbreaker Ibex or Craterhoof Behemoth is very likely to be lethal commander damage. Blossoming Defense and Heroic Intervention are both excellent protection to make sure the swing connects as well.
October 31, 2017 2:43 a.m.
seshiro_of_the_orochi says... #7
Karametra's Acolyte might be useful. Also how about Primal Forcemage to combo some creatures right into ghalta. How about Rite of Passage and Vigor?
October 31, 2017 6:37 a.m.
thank you for the recommendations does anyone know how many lands and ramp spells i should run?
October 31, 2017 8:34 a.m.
plenty of great creature suggestions so far. i would also suggest Rhonas the Indomitable. also the utility lands Arena and Rogue's Passage.
October 31, 2017 10:34 a.m.
for land count, i typically go between 30 to 35 depending on how low the average converted mana cost of the cards in the deck, and also include about 5 or 6 continuous ramp such as Sol Ring or Thran Dynamo. Caged Sun and Gauntlet of Power are also solid.
October 31, 2017 10:38 a.m.
2 of my favorite janky creature cards back when i was a kid could also work in this deck. Thorn Elemental and Skyshroud Behemoth
October 31, 2017 10:44 a.m.
RazortoothMtg says... #12
Speaking of Thorn Elemental, Siege Behemoth could be good.
October 31, 2017 11:57 a.m.
I've been thinking on the same track about this beastie and commander damage - and what a great community building project we've got going on here to help out!
November 1, 2017 2:32 a.m.
beakedbard says... #15
Alpha Authority, Bellowing Tanglewurm, Canopy Cover, Prowler's Helm and Whispersilk Cloak for evasion. Rogue's Passage has already been mentioned.
November 1, 2017 6:24 a.m.
LittleBlueHero says... #16
Here is what I have been working on... Primer is a WIP but it should give you some good ideas :)
November 1, 2017 4:55 p.m.
thanks, school has kept me busy and i can't make a deck until next week at least
November 2, 2017 10:08 a.m.
I believe there is a guantlet that has a similer effect to caged sun does anyone know the name?
November 2, 2017 10:16 a.m.
Ok Anyone who wants to help build the deck go to LittleBlueHero's Ghalta Green Deck. I have been testing it and will put feedback to help build there. Thanks for everyone's help.
_Delta_ says... #2
Well I suggest cards like Swiftfoot Boots and Lightning Greaves for this dino. Here are a bunch more however, hope this helps!
You will want cards maybe like Elvish Mystic, Llanowar Elves,Sakura-Tribe Elder, Arbor Elf, Old-Growth Dryads, Kalonian Tusker, Garruk's Companion, Leatherback Baloth, Nylea, God of the Hunt, Khalni Hydra, Verdurous Gearhulk, and Kalonian Twingrove.
Others you could consider are Primal Bellow, Mutagenic Growth, Berserk, Selvala's Stampede, Caged Sun, Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx, Selvala, Heart of the Wilds, Rhonas the Indomitable, Rhonas's Monument, Asceticism, Explore/Burgeoning, Whispersilk Cloak, Rogue's Passage, Growing Rites of Itlimoc, Beast Within, Prowling Serpopard, Lotus Cobra, Krosan Grip, Rampant Growth, Lifecrafter's Bestiary, Mosswort Bridge, Oran-Rief, the Vastwood, Song of the Dryads, Sword of the Animist, Cultivate and Kodama's Reach.
I suggest checking out this site if your looking for further ideas:
https://edhrec.com/commanders/g
October 30, 2017 10:39 p.m.